Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 The August Bank Holiday weekend is nearly here, and it's shaping up to be a busy one across Norfolk. Last week we made it to Cromer Carnival to catch the Red Arrows fly past (pictured above), which never gets old no matter how many times we've seen it. Beyond that there was plenty to enjoy: good food stalls, fairground rides, and a motocross show that turned out to be one of our favourite parts of the day. Cromer wasn't the only crowd we joined this week, we also...
11 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 We hope you were able to get out and enjoy the eclipse. We had a picnic at St. Benet’s Abbey and watched it from there (see photo above). If you missed it, the next chance comes on 2 August 2027, but it won't be as big. The UK won't see one this size again until 2030. Between the eclipse and everything else, it's been a full week around here. We were invited to a popup Beef and Burgundy dinner at Raynham Estate (only on through 20 August), took a Bishy Barney Boat...
18 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 It's set to be another scorcher across Norfolk this week, the kind of heat that has everyone heading for the coast by mid afternoon (pictured above at Holme-next-the-Sea, a favourite for beach time when it's this warm). Tonight also brings something unusual. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the county from around 6:15pm, with the Sun close to 90% covered at its peak just after 7pm. Find a spot with a clear view to the west if you can, and please don't...
25 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 We hope you've been enjoying the sunshine this week, though it's been an extremely dry stretch for Norfolk, hosepipe ban and all. With too many fires reported locally, it's worth being extra careful with bbqs, cigarettes, or anything else that could catch. On a brighter note, the sea lavender is bloom right now (see photo of Thornham above), turning the marshes a hazy purple. We're not sure how long it'll last in this heat, so it's worth a visit sooner rather than...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 We hope you've been making the most of the sunshine this week. There's nowhere quite like Norfolk in late July. I was invited to the RHS Sandringham Flower Show last week (pictured above), the first time an RHS show has been held at a royal estate. The King and Queen were there too. I had such a lovely day, and you can read all about it in our blog post. It's a big week for events. Two carnivals kick off in Wells and Sheringham, Classic Ibiza brings an orchestra and...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 The cooler weather this week has been a nice relief after all that heat, and it made for perfect conditions to be out and about. With the summer holidays now underway across Norfolk, there's plenty to keep everyone busy. We had such a laugh at the World Snail Racing Championships this past weekend, even though our snails were nowhere near the final. Snailor Swift took the crown this year, but we will be back to give it another go next year. There's just something...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 Hope you're having a lovely week! We've properly enjoyed ourselves. Friday took us to Wolterton Hall (pictured above) for an immersive production of The Turn of the Screw, with dinner in the library beforehand and the cast leading us through the Hall and gardens as the story unfolded. It made the whole thing feel less like a play and more like something we'd stumbled into by accident. The weekend was just as full. We caught the Lord Mayor's Celebration and got our...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 It definitely felt like summer here this week, the kind of warm that makes you want to be outside every evening. We spent Friday at Norwich Cathedral for the Shakespeare Festival, watching The Lord Chamberlain's Men perform Othello in the Cloister, full Elizabethan costumes, live music, the works. Both nights sold out this year, and next year's show is Much Ado About Nothing, so keep an eye out for the ticket announcement. Speaking of nail biters, England hung on...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 It's been another hot week! We hope you've been able to make the most of it, whether that means heading to the coast, finding some shade, or finally treating yourself to an ice cream. We are so lucky to have so many fantastic beaches in Norfolk, but if you're heading out, remember to check the tide times and heed all warnings so everyone stays safe. Last night, we were invited to see the Cromer Pier Show and we really enjoyed it. The show has such a great energy and...
2 months ago • 4 min read